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Dr. Syed Zafar, MD

Oncology*
4.7 (116)
Map Pin Small Fort Myers, FL
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Syed Zafar, MD

Dr. Syed Zafar, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Fort Myers, FL. They specialize in Oncology, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. They graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi and is affiliated with Gulf Coast Medical Center, Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Zafar an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Zafar works at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) - Fort Myers Cancer Center in Fort Myers, FL with other offices in Cape Coral, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Melanoma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Lung Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Zafar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - GLO
    8260 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 437-5755
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - NFM
    1030 COMMERCE CREEK BLVD, Cape Coral, FL 33909 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 997-3081
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - COL
    8981 Colonial Center Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 938-0800
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Gulf Coast Medical Center
  • Cape Coral Hospital
  • Lee Memorial Hospital

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Melanoma
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Treatment frequency



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Melanoma
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Lung Cancer
Bone Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Thyroid Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Bladder Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hypothalamus Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Thrombocytosis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Liver Biopsy
Thoracentesis
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acquired Red Cell Aplasia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
Amyloidosis
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Cancer
Chordoma
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Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Colon Cancer
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Duodenal Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Kaposi Sarcoma of Skin
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Leukemia
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytic-Rich Hodgkins Lymphoma
Lymphocytosis
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Maternal Anemia
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Mixed-Cellularity Hodgkins Lymphoma
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Peritoneal Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Refractory Anemia without Sideroblasts
Secondary Hypertension
Sezary's Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Tumor
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
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    4.7
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    Based on 116 ratings
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    About Dr. Syed Zafar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi
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    NPI Number
    • 1811187909
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Dow Medical College Karachi
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hematology and Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Syed Zafar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Zafar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Zafar has seen patients for Melanoma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Lung Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Zafar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    116 patients have reviewed Dr. Zafar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Zafar.

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